Forestry & Natural Resources Extension

Welcome to the Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Program at Oregon State University! Our Extension Agents and Specialists work everyday to learn about the latest techniques in natural resource management, and then, through educational programs and materials, transfer this knowledge to our client groups, such as forest owners, foresters and other natural resource managers, Educators (PreK-12), Christmas tree growers, loggers and forest workers, etc. On this website you will learn about some of our marquee programs, such as Master Woodland Manager, Citizen Fire Academy, Women Owning Woodlands, Tree School, and more. Check out our calendar of upcoming events, and our more than 100 publications and other educational materials. Also, we invite you to visit your nearest county Extension office to meet your county staff up close and personal. While we do not have Forestry & Natural Resources Extension Agents in every county, chances are there is an agent in a nearby county who can assist you. It is our mission to be the state's leading provider of research-based knowledge and problem-solving educational programs designed to foster new ways to manage and use Oregon's forest resources wisely.

Upcoming Opportunities


Trail Building Day at Matteson Demonstration Forest – Washington

Join OSU Extension and Research Forest staff to help build a new section of trail at the Matteson. The new section will provide a shorter walking loop from the main landing and pass by a young stand of Douglas-fir. Bring work clothes and PPE. We will also have some…
11Apr2026

2026 Douglas County School Forestry Tour

We are pleased to announce that the OSU Extension Service will offer the Douglas County School Forestry Tour this spring! The Forestry Tour is geared toward 5th-grade students, but 4/5 and 5/6 blend classrooms are welcome to reserve space. The Tour dates are April 15-17 (Wednesday through Friday),…
15Apr2026

What is a watershed? Webinar

Did you know? Most of Oregon’s drinking water is sourced from our forests! Forests filter rain and snowfall and deliver it to streams or aquifers, but management activities on the landscape can affect water quality and quantity. Join OSU Extension Forest Watershed Specialist Annette Patton for…
15Apr2026